Phi Eta Sigma
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| Motto | Φρονις εστι δυναμις (Greek: Knowledge is Power) |
|---|---|
| Colors | Gold and Black |
| Founded | March 22, 1923 at University of Illinois |
| Type | Honor |
| Scope | United States |
| Headquarters | 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11062 Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA |
| Chapters | 353 |
| Homepage | http://www.phietasigma.org |
Founded at the University of Illinois on March 22, 1923, Phi Eta Sigma is the oldest and largest freshman honor society and now has more than three hundred chapters throughout the United States and more than 800,000 members. It is the fourth oldest member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
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[edit] Eligibility
Any first-year student with a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale at the end of a full curricular period is eligible for membership, provided that student has taken normal academic coursework. Once inducted, membership is lifetime, and members need not maintain a 3.5 GPA.
[edit] Scholarships
Phi Eta Sigma provides 80 $1,000 scholarships and 30 $3,000 scholarship for undergraduate study, as well as 5 $5,000 scholarships for the first year of graduate study. Undergraduate members of Phi Eta Sigma must apply to receive these awards.
[edit] National Convention
Phi Eta Sigma organizes an annual convention for its members, advisers, and special guests. The most recent convention was held in 2006 in Austin, Texas.
